Progress Energy offers the Progress Energy Investor Plus Plan, a direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan, and direct deposit of cash dividends to bank accounts for the convenience of shareholders. For information on these programs, contact our transfer agent at 866.290.4388.

Shareholders may access their account via the Internet. To obtain online access to your shareholder account, go to http://www.computershare.com/investor.

The Request for waiver - Progress Energy, Inc. Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan, is a form to be used only by participants in the Progress Energy, Inc. Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan who are requesting authorization from Progress Energy to make an optional cash investment under the plan in excess of the $25,000 monthly maximum.